Thursday, January 14, 2010

Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate Truffles
I need a chocolate fix like I need a bullet in my brain. I have no idea what is happening to me but blogging. Since blogging on this page there is an insurgence of sweets in my house which is adding layers around my middle. I keep promising myself to go on a goat’s diet (vegetarian, the last time I heard of it) but the day evades me like a smart repartee when it’s most needed. I lust over all the red radish, artichoke, broccoli and some other exotic vegetables neatly stacked in the fresh market. However, I came away empty handed blaming the prices.
Well, the only solace is that chocolates have antioxidants. I am going to turn a blind eye on the heavy cream and sugar which is meager. Anyways, marketing a health product is not my idea today but to bring to you some pictures of the truffles I whipped up.
The best reason for me to show you the truffles today is the birthday girl. Happy Birthday Nami, and may the Lord bless you with many more. I forgive myself for indulging in all the sweets this once because the truffles are in honor of your birthday.
Chocolate Truffles
I used:
2 packs 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate (Ghirardelli) which amounts to 226 gms or 8 oz
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tbspn butter
1 tspn vanilla essence
2 tspn sugar
1 tbspn of brandy
Chocolate Truffles
Method:
1. Break cacao and place in a heat proof bowl. I used a glass bowl which I knew can take the heat of boiling cream on it.
2. Bring the cream, butter and sugar to a boil. Take it off when it starts bubbling
3. Pour over the cacao and let it stand for a while. (It is important to let mixture stand because this helps to bring down the temperature to the optimum required for emulsification of cacao and cream to happen)
4. Whisk till creamy stirring from the inside out without creating any air bubbles . No heavy beating is required just stir using the whip to blend both into a smooth mixture
5. Refrigerate for 3-6 hours
6. Once they have set scoop out spoon fulls and make a ball of it with you fingers
7. Roll in confectioners sugar or cacao powder and use it and refrigerate the remaining.

I found that that the cacao was sticking to the hand and decided to refrigerte the truffles overnight before eating them.

Recipe: Adapted from Joy of Baking

Contributor: Sunitha

63 comments:

  1. Hello Sunitha,

    The truffles look perfect!!!

    I'm trying hard to "think" about the diet, but can't help it.... and absolutely impossible with my eyes fixed on those dlicious truffles :):)

    that's a lovely gift to offer to Namitha!

    I wish Namitha a very happy Birthday and lots of happiness for the many more wonderful years to come !!!! Enjoy!!!

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  2. Absolutely stunning, Sunitha!!Happy b'day Namitha!

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  3. wow those look so good and with those in mind, of course you need to have your chocolate fix! :)

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  4. Waav! truffles look so lovely, just as the wonderful friend you are Sunitha.
    Happy Birthday Namitha. May you have millions of reasons to smile!

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  5. Hi Sunitha, thats a lovely write-up and I really enjoyed reading it:)

    Happy Birthday Namitha...wish you a fun filled days...

    Who can resist this incredible sweet, count me in:)

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  6. Delicious!In my recipe I use a bit of chopped hazelnuts to make them crunchy! Very nice pics!

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  7. I forgot: Happy birthday Namy!!!!

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  8. Happy Birthday Namitha.
    Georgeous chocolates.Beautiful click.

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  9. Oh dear !! What shall I say ? This is a pleasant surprise and I really liked the Truffle card :D Thanks a lot da...
    Wish I could grab those:-) Can't wait to try this out..:-)

    Thanks Akal's, Shri,Lata, Malar, Matteo and simplyfood...

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  10. Happy birthday Namitha..ur blog is quiet informative...thanks for the wonderful posts...keep blogging:)

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  11. Happy Birthday Namitha!!..enjoy with these beautifully captured truffles.

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  12. Happy Birthday Namitha :) lovely truffles apt for the occasion...nice presentation :)

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  13. Dear Namitha,
    Wishing you a very Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day! The Truffles are sinfully inviting:)

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  14. Fabulous pictures and Happy Birthday Namitha!

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  15. A wonderful way to wish Namitha Truffles look delicious! Happy B'day Namitha.

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  16. Happy Bday Namitha,just perfect truffles to gift someone & to celebrate...

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  17. Dear Namitha, Perfect way to celebrate ur Birthday..Many happy returns of the day..

    Sunitha, these Chocolate truffles look just so divine...Its ok..a little bit of chocolate can't hurt anyone ..rt..and ofcoure they have anti-oxidants..Beautiful Clicks..LOve that awesome b'day Card.

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  18. Gorgeous chocolate truffles..WIshing a happy birthday to dear Namitha..have a fantastic day Namitha..

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  19. Yummy truffles,me too posted this long b4 and my fav ,Happy b'day to Namitha....

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  20. Gorgeous truffles.What could be a gift more than this for a b'day baby :) Happy B'day namitha.Could not come out of this holiday season mindset.Jus trying hard,diet huh ? no way :D

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  21. Wishing Namitha, many many happy returns of the day!! Have a gr8 time :)

    Sunitha, truffles look absolutely amazing!! wonderful pics!!

    Renuka
    http://cookingyummy.blogspot.com/

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  22. Irresistibly mouth-watering truffles..happy b'day

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  23. truffles look like pieces dropped from heaven! so want to dig in. and namitha, wishing u a super duper bday. have fun

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  24. Happy Birthday Namitha.

    Chocolate truffles looks great and mouthwatering.

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  25. Happy birthday Namitha. Truffles looks just gorgeous.

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  26. Happy Birthday Namitha..
    My my i must say the truffels are sooo wonderful..and ur pictures are just perfect every time..really gorgeous pics..cant stop complimenting them...

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  27. Happy Birthday Nam!
    What a highly appreciate virtual treat! They look amazing!

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  28. Happy birthday Namitha! Sunihta, I can't blame you for wanting chocolate truffles! They look divine!

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  29. Hey Namitha, Happy Birthday!!! The truffles look gorgeous!!!

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  30. The truffles look so tempting and inviting.Happy birthday Namita.

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  31. truffles are awesome !! and many happy returns of the day, Namitha !

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  32. Wow..............the truffles are looking soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo delicious dear....Happy Birth Day Namitha!!!!!

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  33. Hi

    Mouthwatering Truffles....

    Cheers

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  34. Wonderful pictures Sunitha,I shall comment on the taste once you send me some!!!!Happy Birthday Nami:)

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  35. Many more happy returns of the day nami.:)
    Truffles looks heavenly and SOOO adorable! sunitha u are so good at baking :) n you have made lots of them great.Keep rocking!!

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  36. Truffles make me very happy. They are one of the few chocolates that are EZ to make and never fail.

    Lovely bon-bons. Happy New Year!

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  37. Happy Birthday Namitha!!!
    Wonderful click too!!!

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  38. Happy Birthday, Nami... What a way to celebrate!

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  39. Well written! Happy B'day Namitha

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  40. happy birthday Namitha!!
    WOOOOO!!! they looks soooo heavenly and divine Sunitha. I can't staring at them :) LOVELY BEAUTIES.

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  41. wow!!!amazing dear...delicious and wonderful click

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  42. stunning pictures and very nice post!

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  43. Happy B'day, Nami! It looks divine and attractive, Suni!

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  44. A girl has got to have her chocolate, you know! :) my go-to is to use dark chocolate and convince myself that the truffles are good for my health :D Yours looks delicious and a very nice DOF in the click!

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  45. Happy birthday to dear Namitha!!! chocolate truffles look tempting:)

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  46. Pongal wishes to you & your family. truffles looks tempting. Happy Birthday to Namitha

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  47. Happy Birthday to Namitha, this truffles look so yummy !!

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  48. THose truffles look just perfect n mouth watering

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  49. Perfect and yummyyyyy yummyyyyyyy.

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  50. hey Belated Happy birthday Namitha..these look so good..wish I had you as my neighbor. ;) would have invited myself for these..

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  51. Happy belated birthday to Namitha and the truffles are very fitting for the occasion!

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  52. Oh! What a wonderful post! I love the look of these yummy truffles and they sound so delicious!

    Happy Birthday to Nami!

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  53. Thank you everyone for stopping by..appreciate your support to wish Nami.

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  54. Ohhh the truffles r perfect, pics are stunning. Wishing u a gr8 b'day Namitha

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  55. Yummy chocolate truffles Sunitha and belated B'day wishes to u Namitha:)

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  56. Thank you guys !!! After my college days, I got so many people wishing me, on my birthday..thanks to Sunitha and Rohini :D Thanks buddies !!!

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  57. woe this tuffles luks very tempting...nice recipe...
    happy bday namitha

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  58. Happy Bday Namitha...truffles looks gr8...sounds interesting...awesome pic...

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  59. What a wonderful way to celebrate your buddy's b'day!! Yum...Loved the coated truffles, Cant wait to try them :)

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